BOUNDARY LINE

This function allows the user to create line along the boundary of finite element mesh or surface, as shown in Figure 5.1.12.

          

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 Figure 5.1.12  Boundary Line

IN CURRENT PART

Create boundary line in the current part (default).

IN NEW PART

This option places the created boundary line in a new part. The new part name is entered in the input field of NEW PART NAME.  If IN NEW PART is toggled off, the NEW PART NAME input field is disabled.

SPLIT ANGLE

The generated line will be split at the corners of which the angles are less than the split angle.  The default value is zero. This option is disabled if the line is created via the boundary of surface.